The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points
The UK's greatest female rock n roll legend, Lulu, has been in the music industry for over 60 years. She's seen people come, she's seen people go. She's seen people make it, break it, fake it. She has seen them rise, and she has seen them fall. And all the while she's had a curiosity - what is it that makes people tick? How have they got to where they are? Where does their motivation come from? Where do they get their resilience? When life throws curveballs, how have they overcome them? What are their turning points? In this brand-new project, Lulu sits down with guests to discuss the pivotal moments in their lives that have shaped them into the people they are today.
Episodes
End of Season 1
That's it for season 1 of The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points. What a fabulous first series we have had… 15 episodes with some truly brilliant guests – Boy George, the actor Brian Cox, John Legend, Kristin Scott Thomas, Anastacia, Richard E Grant, Gary Barlow, Alan Cumming, Paul Feig, AJ McLean, Sian Welby, June Sarpong, Stephen Mangan.
But we are not done – oh no – season 2 is on its way and Lulu
Lulu's best bits: Boy George, Anastacia, Alan Cumming, Kristin Scott Thomas.
In this special episode of The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points, Lulu looks back on her podcast so far and picks out her favourite parts.
Boy George on his childhood and observing his parents' relationship, and how he felt when he lost his mother who was so close to him.
Kristin Scott Thomas on how losses she suffered in her early years shaped her into the actress she is today - and how she wants pe
Stephen Mangan: "I've got to do the thing I really want to secretly do. And never had the guts to do"
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to actor, comedian, author and presenter Stephen Mangan.
Stephen talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - losing his mother in his early twenties; leaving a career in law to pursue drama; getting his big TV breaks with Adrian Mole, Alan Partridge and Green Wing; and becoming an author later in life.
He talks about p
June Sarpong: "To someone, you are the most important person on this planet."
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to TV presenter and author June Sarpong.
June talks to Lulu about the big turning points in her life - fleeing Ghana when she was only four years old; being in a serious car accident at the age of 14; getting a job presenting for MTV; and losing her brother ten years ago.
She talks about what it was like to interview Bill Clinton;
Lulu live from The Podcast Show
In this special episode of The Lulu Podcast, Lulu is live from The Podcast Show in London.
Lulu is joined on stage by her producer Faye Lyons-White. Hear the pair discuss the making of the podcast, from conception to production to publication; as well as who Lulu admires in the interview world; and her own three biggest Turning Points.
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Sian Welby: "Everyone has that moment in their life where they have that fear, someone hasn't come home."
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to TV and radio presenter Sian Welby.
Sian talks to Lulu about the big turning points in her life - going viral as Channel 5's weather presenter; becoming the host of the Capital Breakfast Show; and losing a colleague and friend to suicide.
She talks about navigating motherhood when you've just got your dream job; how she coped wi
AJ McLean: "A lot of people look at me like, how the hell do you have low self-esteem doing what you do?"
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats with Backstreet Boys founding member AJ McLean - Alexander James McLean.
AJ talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - the moment he became a Backstreet Boy, 32 years ago; understanding who he really is - Alexander, not AJ; and the light-bulb moment that made him address his addiction.
He talks about celebrating 25 ye
Paul Feig: "The internet will eventually turn on you. I'm getting bullied by all these people. It really kinda knocked me sideways."
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to director, producer, screenwriter and actor Paul Feig.
Paul talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - his TV show Freaks and Geeks being cancelled at the same time as losing his mum; directing hit movie Bridesmaids; and coming to terms with the backlash he received after he remade Ghostbusters.
He talks about h
Alan Cumming pt 2: "The values I have are completely about Scotland - so much of my success is due to where I am from."
In the second part of this two-parter of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu continues her conversation with award-wining actor and presenter Alan Cumming.
Alan talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - two hugely important castings - as Boris Grishenko in Golden Eye, and as the host of Traitors US; learning some family home truths when he took part in Who Do You Think You Are;
Alan Cumming pt 1: "I'm going to do what I want to do, I'm going to live my life."
In the first part of this two-parter of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to Emmy, Tony, BAFTA and Olivier award winner Marvel and Traitors star, Alan Cumming. That's a lot of awards.
Alan talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - creating two characters in drama school that have stuck with him for life; being cast in two massive productions Hamlet and Cabaret just as t
Gary Barlow: "A lot of people are alarmed by ambition - don't be threatened by it. I'm not gonna do anything to you."
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to award-winning songwriter extraordinaire Gary Barlow. Gary talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life – his father sacrificing three years of holiday to get him a piano; Gary’s teenage years playing working men’s clubs and learning his craft from the comedians; and how continuously learning and ambition has always drive
Richard E Grant: "The fact that it worked out is still a miracle to me. These chances come about maybe once, maybe if you're lucky, twice in your life."
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to Oscar-nominated actor and presenter Richard E Grant.
Richard talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - getting his big break starring as Withnail, in 'Withail and I' whilst dealing with a huge personal loss; learning to live again after the death of his wife Joan; and the sheer joy of being nominated for an Oscar.
Anastacia: "If you gave him the diagnosis he has today... we would never have had the life with him we have now." Health, family bonds and meeting the Queen.
In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to award-winning global superstar Anastacia.
Anastacia talks to Lulu about the big turning points in her life - becoming the legal guardian of her younger brother; getting breast cancer - twice; and not being able to break America.
She talks about how she used the fact that the press leaked her cancer diagnosis to her advantage; wh
Kristin Scott Thomas: "I am who I am because of those events. And I think had those events not happened I might not even be an actress." Tragedy, Prince and typecasting.
In this episode of The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points, Lulu chats to award winning actress Kristin Scott Thomas.
Kristin speaks to Lulu about the big turning points in her life - how losing her father and her step-father as a child made her the actress she is today; meeting and working with the genius that was Prince; and how she learnt to say no.
She talks about receiving the best and worst revie
John Legend: "I think we’ve had enough tough times – I think we’ve been tested very well." Family, Forgiveness and Understanding Trauma.
In this episode of The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points, Lulu chats to the Grammy award winning singer-songwriter John Legend.
John speaks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - how he coped when his mum left when he was a child; how dealing with his own trauma helped him become a better husband and father; and how he found forgiveness.
He talks about the life he and his wife Chrissy ha
Brian Cox: "Ultimately it's about the adventure of life, as you don't know what's going to happen." Fatherhood, Logan Roy and Trump.
In this episode of The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points, Lulu chats to formidable actor and fellow Scot Brian Cox.
Brian speaks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - losing his father; dealing with tragedy; becoming a father himself; and of course - playing the patriarch and media tycoon Logan Roy in the hit TV series Succession.
He talks about how he took parts of his own character
Boy George: "If you knew me you couldn’t possibly dislike me - I’m not dislikable" Love, loss and learning not to react.
In this episode of The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points, Lulu chats to Culture Club star, fashion icon, and singer and musician Boy George. Boy George speaks with Lulu about the big turning points in his life - meeting Bowie, breaking America, the loss of his mother, and finding happiness.
He talks about growing up with his mum and dad and what they taught him about love and relationships; how he ha
Introducing... The Lulu Podcast
The UK's greatest female rock n roll legend, Lulu, has been in the music industry for over 60 years. She's seen people come, she's seen people go. She's seen people make it, break it, fake it. She has seen them rise, and she has seen them fall.
And all the while she's had a curiosity - what is it that makes people tick? How have they got to where they are? Where does their motivation come from?
